France “will be next to Finland Y Sweden“in case of aggression, declared the French presidency on Monday, after both countries announced their accession to the NATO.
“Any state that intends to put European solidarity to the test by threatening or attacking its sovereignty by any means must be certain that France will stand by its side. Finland Y Sweden“, wrote the French presidency in a statement.
“France reaffirms its commitment, by virtue of article 42.7 of the Treaty of European Unionand is ready to strengthen defense and security cooperation with these two partners, through high-level strategic consultations and greater military interaction,” the Elysee added.
Article 42.7 of the Lisbon Treaty it is a mutual defense clause between the EU Member States.
Russia said on Monday that the accession of Sweden and Finland to the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO) in response to the Russian offensive against Ukraine it was a mistake that would undermine security on the European continent.